Frederick Reynolds Wedge 7/8 restore (picture heavy) part 1

[traps38]

When i usually get a beat up razor i almost always replace the scales and shine it up.

This time i wanted to restore the whole thing and keep the original scales.

Got a nice BIG Frederick Reynolds 7/8 wedge and wanted to try to revive it by keeping it vintage as it was.

This is the razor and this is what it looked like after i took it apart.



Pins came off easily with a file and my flush cutters so that went well.

The scales were a wedge-less design which made it simpler for me.

I then went about and sanded blade and scales by hand, using 220 grit all the way up till 3000 grit and then finished off with Mothers Mag polish.

Part 2 next so that i can add more pictures.

[traps38]

This is my part 2 so that i can put the pictures of the finished blade

I have seen restored razors from others like Gssixgun,Mycarver and more and mine does not even come close but we have to start somewhere in life.

I will be leaving the honing for this blade at a later date as wedges put up a big fight with me(from past experiences) and it will take some time to hone it if it doesn't agree with me.


I have honed wedges before and when they are ready they become my best shavers.

I have never shaved with this brand so hope all goes well.

After all was sanded down it was this.



This is my final product and it feels like a beast.



Feedback,GOOD or BAD IS WELCOMED.

I am a big boy and here to learn more and more

[Catrentshaving]

I would have to say you've done a fine job there. Nicely done sir

[Redcane]

That looks amazing man. Brought her back from the dead.

[Bamasamson]

i absolutely love it!!!!

[ne0nblakk]

Looks great, nice restore! I like that you kept it original.

[traps38]

Thanks to all for the kind words.

I just keep learning from what others are doing.

Keep up the great knowledge that everyone here has to offer.

[BobH]

Looks sweet, nice job.

Bob

[nipper]

Good on you! Very nice work. Great restoration. It's now ready for decades of additional work.

[Substance]

Great job
I really like how clear the scales cleaned up